Volunteer Internship (In-Person)

EcoSwell

About the Program

We are a surfing-inspired and multiple award winning sustainable development non-profit (NGO) driving the development of poor Peruvian coastal communities through a path of sustainability. We develop environmental; educational; infrastructure and socio-economic projects working hand in hand with local communities and international interns. We are looking for people passionate about sustainable development to support us in the day to day management of the organisation. Daily activities will vary depending on our current projects but volunteer interns will be able to get involved in a variety of online and in-person tasks (depending on which placement you choose). You can pick from any of the following volunteering internship program’s:

  • Water and Sanitation Volunteer Internship (Online placement and in-person placement)
  • Renewable Energy Volunteer Intern (Online and in-person placement)
  • NGO Management Volunteer Intern (Online and in-person placement)
  • Reforestation and Conservation Volunteer Intern (Online and in-person placement)
  • Research Volunteer Intern (Online and in-person placement)
  • Online Marketing and Communications Volunteer Internship (Online and in-person placement)
  • Medical; Nursing; and Dentistry Electives (Online and in-person placement).

This volunteer internship is open to all disciplines; but is ideal for those interested in international and sustainable development. Undergraduates; postgraduates; PhDs and/or professionals are all welcome. However; we do ask for: – Minimum age 18. – Basic experience or strong motivation to work as part of a team. However; the most important thing is that you have an open mind; positive attitude and willingness to learn! We are looking for people passionate about sustainable development to support us in the day to day management of the organisation.

The benefits of taking part in this volunteer internship are:

  • Enhance your CV and gain professional hands-on experience managing sustainable projects in an international development NGO; having a real and positive impact on vulnerable communities
  • Work alongside and learn from experienced and passionate professionals from a range of disciplines.

Please apply through our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lobitos District

Year round

There is a minimum of a 2-week stay and the maximum can be up to 6 months or more.

Adults of both sexes 18+

This volunteer internship is open to all disciplines but is ideal for those interested in international and sustainable development. Undergraduates; postgraduates; PhDs; and/or professionals are all welcome. However; we do ask for basic experience or strong motivation to work as part of a team away from home.

For in-person placement; you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in our house; including all meals (healthy and mostly vegetarian) and airport pick-up/drop-off. This is included in your financial contribution; which various according to your length of stay; prices start at US$980 for 2 weeks. Volunteer interns sleep in shared dorm rooms with shared bathrooms and access to a shared living room; office space; kitchen; internet connection; clean water; and a garden. For on-line placement; the financial contribution required is 33% less than that of our in-person placement: prices start at US$670 for 2 weeks. Since we have limited volunteer/intern spaces; if you have been accepted we will need you to secure your placement by depositing a non-refundable 30% of your placement’s total financial contribution within 1 week of being accepted. Full payment will be required 4 weeks prior to your arrival the latest. Any refund of the 70% of the full payment (minus all transaction costs) will only be available if cancellation is confirmed before more than 30 days of confirmed arrival date. No refunds of any kind will be available within 30 days of confirmed arrival date. Payment details will be given by our team during the application process. For more information about costs; please visit the financial contribution section on our website.

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